Admissions Representative

University Of Mary; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Of Mary is seeking an Admissions Representative responsible for recruiting students in a designated territory. This role involves managing a travel schedule, assisting students through the application process, and ensuring personal communication with applicants. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field, exhibit strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrate commitment to the university's Christian mission. Previous experience in recruitment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in recruitment is preferred.
• Upholds and supports the Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission of the University of Mary.
• Demonstrates the highest professional demeanor while representing the university.

Responsibilities

• Recruit qualified prospects and achieve recruitment goals.
• Manage travel schedule for events and high school visits.
• Assist prospective students with the application process.

Skills

Advanced interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to travel extensively

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing/sales or related field

Job description

The Admissions Representative is responsible for the recruitment of students in an established territory for admission to the University of Mary.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities Include:

• Recruit qualified prospects and achieve stated recruitment goals for a designated territory
• Manages a travel schedule that includes events and high school visits to generate leads and recruit qualified applicants for admission and enrollment
• Meets with prospective students and their parents and family members on-and-off campus
• Assists prospective students with the application process and supports other departments as necessary to meet student needs
• Ensures that each admitted student receives personal verbal and written communication, which may include extensive telephone and email contact. Records a summary of all pertinent telephone and email contact within the Radius/Jenzabar software systems
• Attends and actively participates in admissions staff meetings, training programs, and planning retreats. Provides input regarding the development of department goals and strategic plans.
• Extensive outreach to prospects in an assigned territory including telephone, email, and texting campaigns to ensure that each applicant receives personal verbal and written communication that supports meeting enrollment goals. Documentation of all types of pertinent contact is mandatory.
• Provide accurate and timely admissions data entry using our Slate CRM tool
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the campus community, the public, high school personnel, agencies, and others Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor, both while travelling and in office, to build a positive perception of the university

Desired Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Experience Include:

• A bachelor’s degree in marketing/sales or related field is required
• Previous experience is preferred
• Upholds and supports the Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission of the University of Mary
• Supports the ongoing implementation of Ex Corde Ecclesiae, the apostolic constitution on Catholic colleges and universities
• Builds a culture of ready and earnest hospitality in the Office of Enrollment Services and throughout the university, in accord with Saint Benedict’s admonition that all be received as Christ

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively and interact with prospective and current students, staff, and faculty
• Ability to work independently and with a team of colleagues
• Ability to travel extensively
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Safeguards the confidentiality of student information and departmental administration by exercising discretion in communicating information to faculty, staff, parents, alumni and current and prospective students, and in handling departmental records and files and similar confidential materials
• Must demonstrate the highest professional demeanor and ethics while representing the University of Mary

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